M43 present advice

I can understand that. Rarely have I found someone who doesn't like using the viewfinder if they have the option. If he doesn't want to use it, the flip/touch screen works very well. And again this is me, but having the viewfinder is actually what makes it worthwhile to me to carry something in addition to my or my wife's phone, which in good light can take excellent photos. The G3 and viewfinder provide a more engaging (dare I say, proper) experience compared to composing at arms length like you can with a phone or point and shoot.